Oct 05, 22:01

 
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GamerDad: Gaming with Children 00:01
     There once was a powerful owl sorceress who could summon monsters at will.  But an evil cyclops turned her to stone.  Now the sorceress' daughter Ravva must use her weaker summoning powers to save her.  Ravva and the Cyclops Curse is an 8-bit styled 2-D puzzle platformer.  It's available for most current consoles and PC, […]


 
IGN Video Games 00:03
     Battlefield developer DICE has given us our first look at what Battlefield 2042 looks like on last-gen consoles.


 
Game Informer 00:45
    

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl draws obvious comparisons to Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. series, and rightly so. It pulls heavy inspiration from Nintendo's classic by assembling a cast of beloved characters and pitting them against one another in a platform fighting game. We only received the game a few hours before release, so I'm not ready to render a final verdict. However, my initial hours with developers Ludocity and Fair Play Labs' fighter impress me. While it lacks some crucial components I expect form this kind of fighter, I'm having a lot of fun so far.

All-Star Brawl has a fun cast, with representatives span decades of Nicktoons. From Ren and Stimpy to Spongebob Squarepants to newer Nick faces like the Ninja Turtles, or Lincoln and Lucy Loud, there's a wide range of characters. Every one of them looks nice, has a unique playstyle, and comes packed full of references from their show. I have no qualms with the current selection of All-Stars, though I'm excited for who might come down the road in the form of DLC.

Controls are similar to Smash Bros but have an additional button to separate your regular attacks into light and strong attacks. This eliminates the chance to execute the wrong attack, which sometimes happens in Nintendo's Smash series with Smash attacks and tilts. Outside of that, there's nothing brand new besides a strafe button that allows your character to face a single direction no matter where opponents are located. This detail is minor to me, but I'd expect this to play a more significant role for those who are into playing at a higher competitive level.

Characters move quickly; players used to Smash Bros. Melee might feel at home with Nick Brawl's speed. My main concern going in was whether I felt in control of the characters at all times, and I'm happy to say, the controls are snappy and responsive. I rarely feel like I'm not in control of my chosen Nicktoon. More advanced techniques are easy to pull off. For example, wavedashing is a skill I've always had trouble with in similar games, but I have found ways to incorporate it into my strategies after only a few short hours. Overall, I'm pleasantly surprised and happy with navigating stages and the feel of the fights.

Where I find Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl falls short is in its game modes and lack of extras. Players have the choice of local and online multiplayer – with up to four players supported when not in a competitive mode, training mode, or playing through a handful of 1v1 arcade matches. While the crux of a game like this should be multiplayer modes, it's missing a fun element from games like Smash, and that's items to use in fights. Nick Brawl lacks that party feel where anything can happen and anyone can win regardless of skill. Don't get me wrong; I've had a blast from bell to bell, but stages and fights feel sterile without bombs, swords, or other weaponry to make a match more dynamic and unpredictable.

Music and sound effects were a concern after learning of the lack of licensed tunes or voice acting. When it comes to voices, I honestly haven't missed them. Plenty happens during a fight that I don't think Spongbob's grating laughter or Oblina calling out moves would add much, but some of the sound effects fall flat and aren't impactful. Music is very hit or miss. The composers have had to create songs inspired by the shows, and some are absolute jams like those in the Hey Arnold or Avatar stages, but those like the Spongebob Glove World theme get tiresome quickly.

There's still some more I want to test out before giving Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl a final score. I'll be diving more into testing the online play, which felt great from the couple of matches I squeezed in. There's also about half of the cast to try and learn, so expect a verdict on Nick Brawl later in the week. For right now, I'd recommend it to those who love the Nickelodeon catalog, want another game like Smash, or like competing in a platform fighter.




 
Nintendo Life | Latest Updates 01:05
    

The only way to play Sora's mainline games on the hybrid system.

During the latest Mr. Sakurai Presents broadcast for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the director shared a surprise announcement many fans weren't expecting - the mainline Kingdom Hearts series is coming to the Nintendo Switch.

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Nintendo Life | Latest Updates 00:30
    

The roster is complete!

It's official - Sora from the Kingdom Hearts series will be the final fighter to join the battle in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com




 
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Kotaku 01:00
    

While NFTs are themselves one giant scam, there is room for lesser scams within the whole, and this week has provided us with one of the funniest examples to date.

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Kotaku 00:20
    

Resident Evil: Village has a spooky old castle full of vampires. Castlevania has a spooky old castle full of vampires. You can see where this is going.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD 00:30
     Nw6mwntqLemnis Gate from Canadian developer Ratloop Games reimagines the move-counter-move approach to turn-based combat as a free-flowing first-person shooter with time loop mechanics, set in colorful arenas across the galaxy. It's a tough game, but that only makes it all the more rewarding when you're able to eke out a victory. If you've ever played a simple party game like Connect Four or Monopoly then you're probably familiar with the turn-based genre. One of two (or more) players makes a move, and another player moves to counter that move or advance toward their own goal. The most popular version of this formula is chess, where equally balanced black and white pieces face off in a square arena on an eight-by-eight grid. Each piece has a specific purpose, with the end goal of each player being to eliminate the opposing player's pieces and force a "checkmate," claiming their king.   Popular games like Advance Wars and Into The Breach stick t...


 
Nintendo Everything 01:34
    

A new 5.10.0 update has gone live for Fire Emblem Heroes. The mobile game has added an Available Memento Events feature in Heroes Journey as well as Memory Fragments, new weapon skills and weapons to refine, and much more. Below are the full patch notes for the Fire Emblem Heroes version 5.10.0 update: ■ Heroes Journey is being updated ○...

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Nintendo Everything 00:48
    

A trio of Nintendo-published Switch games are currently on sale via Amazon. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, New Pokemon Snap, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate are all down to $39.99. They typically go for $60 each. At the moment, it's unclear how long these deals will be up on Amazon. But if you're interested in placing an order,...

The post Amazon: Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, New Pokemon Snap, Smash Bros. Ultimate on sale for $40 each appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
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     Nothing gets me going more than a good old genre mashup, but sometimes a developer dreams up a combination of …


 
PlayStation LifeStyle 00:28
    

While the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita Stores didn't close […]

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Alpha Beta Gamer 01:54
    

The Tartarus Key is a retro styled narrative-driven horror adventure where you and a mysterious stranger attempt to solve puzzles and escape from a strange mansion you wake up in.

In The Tartarus Key you take on the role of Alex, a young woman who awakens to find herself locked up in a dusty study in a mysterious old mansion. It soon becomes apparent that … Read More

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     Hello fellow gamers. itch.io is giving you the opportunity to win on Vulcan Sacrifice. This is what they say. Get Vulcan Sacrifice for FREE! A few words about Vulcan Sacrifice Forge the mountain shackles. http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256727677/movie480.webm For more information about the game, you can visit Vulcan Sacrifice Last minute notes Login with your itch.io account, follow ...


 
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     The news may come as a surprise to some since the technology company doesn't actually make its own games. Rather, the profits were reported to stem from its App ...


 
Goal video games news 22:41
     A week ago, Amazon released New World, an online computer game where archers and ax wielders colonize a mythical land. Jassy said it's off to a "great ...


 
PCGamer latest 01:02
     It's a big month for the subscription service.


 
PCGamer latest 00:15
     Spirited Away.


Oct 05, 20:01

 
Game Informer 22:55
    

MMORPGs are complex and evolving beasts. Even with over 100 hours played and a level 50+ character, I still haven't arrived at the endgame yet. Every MMORPG is different in terms of character activities for max-level characters as they continue to try to progress past the cap. Speaking with Amazon Games' game design manager Michael Willette, creative director David Verfaillie, and gameplay design manager David Hall, a picture of the core pillars of the endgame appears. While I'm not there just yet, I'm eager to continue plodding along through a world of blueberry farming, leather refinement, and chopping down cool-looking trees.

The first element that makes up endgame play is gear hunting. Not an uncommon endgame pursuit, because of how gear can roll in New World, finding a perfect piece with the exact modifiers you're looking for can take some serious time. For instance, even in the mid-to-late gear game chase, I'm attempting to use my Azoth resource to hypercharge bags that I make, aiming to get the Extra Pockets modifier that lets me carry significantly more on my character, making hauling back resources easier. 

Tweaking mods, even more, I aim to get other weight reduction mods on carried goods like wood or ore in addition to Extra Pockets, making a new bag a powerful upgrade that allows me to make trips hyperefficient. Right now, I'm only rolling two mods per bag. In the endgame, most items can have three different modifiers and a gem slot that further allows customization options, so finding the perfect piece for each slot will likely take a while – especially since you probably want two different sets of gear at least, one for fighting and one for harvesting. In addition, you may want to forge different sets designed to tackle various types of enemies or encounters.

The second element of the game that I'm already heavily engaged in is territory faction control. While the war on my server is already raging between the three color factions, level 60 players can engage in Outpost Rush matches so they can PvP anytime in an organized fashion without waiting for a war to take off or for open-world PvP to be happening in a specific area in earnest. You can always head outside any city to fight some scrapping, but Outpost Rush lets players engage in team-based 20 vs. 20 PvP anytime once hitting the level cap.

The third is, again, something that players engage with very early but goes possibly the latest, and that's crafting. From becoming the best at crafting potions, keys, weapons, food, or just becoming the best fisherman on the server, that's an option. Level 60 is just one achievement to work on, as there are many crafting and gathering skills to master. These feed into another system players might not engage with until late in the game, depending on their financial situation, and that's housing. 

Players can use housing for both function and flavor, loading them up with adorable pets, powerful trophies that augment your abilities out in the world, and oodles of decorative options. Housing also allows players additional travel options around the world and serious storage space, something that any player has certainly felt the value of as you tirelessly attempt to store your huge stacks of goods. Want to be the coolest person on the server? Enhance your house with various artifacts and styles to raise your peacock rating, making you likely to be the featured house that players see when they walk by.

Many of the other activities that players can jump into in the endgame can be experienced in some fashion on the way to the top, as well. These include dungeon experiences, portal farming (where players run around a zone and close portals with other players by fighting demonic forces), crafting, gathering, questing, and realm-vs-realm PvP.

Interested in New World? Check out my thoughts and impressions on the MMORPG right here. Have you given it a shot? What do you think?




 
Polygon - All 23:50
    
The Front Man walks down a hallway wearing a mask in Squid Game.
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What everyone's watching, according to Netflix

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Polygon - All 23:30
    
A group of masked men in pink jumpsuits brandishing assault rifles in Squid Game.
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No, the one with the giant creepy doll is not at number one

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Kotaku 23:00
    

A gang of British car thieves have been arrested after being caught using a device disguised as a Nintendo Game Boy, which was designed to bypass the security systems on modern cars.

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PCGamesN 23:02
     One of Devolver's best games headlines Humble Choice for October

This month's Humble Choice bundle doesn't have a big triple-A game to anchor the selection, but that doesn't mean there's a lack of quality games this time around. Indie label Devolver has brought one of its finest games to the bundle, alongside some major horror muscle and an excellent tactical take on John Wick.

As ever, the Humble Plan offers a selection of games, and you'll be able to choose a handful to keep depending on your subscription tier. Legacy subscribers have additional options, but the Premium plan ($19.99 USD) lets you keep nine games out of the 12 on offer, while the Basic plan ($14.99 USD) lets you keep three.

The full list of games includes Katana Zero, Amnesia: Rebirth, John Wick Hex, 112 Operator, Guts and Glory, Ring of Pain, Garage: Bad Trip, the Textorcist: The Story of Ray Bibbia, Tools Up, Hiveswap Friendsim, Black Future '88, and Syberia 3. All those games will redeem via Steam.




 
PCGamesN 22:25
     Metroidvania FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch is suddenly on Steam, with ray tracing and DLSS

FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch might have one of the sillier backronyms we've seen in a bit, but after its launch on PlayStation platforms last month, it proved to be a solid take on the classic metroidvania formula. Now it's suddenly on PC, with a host of extra graphical features to make the wait worthwhile.

You may have already played FIST on PC in the past thanks to the demo available on Steam, but the PC version finally launched in full over the weekend, about a month removed from its PS4 and PS5 counterpart. The PC version features ray tracing, and Nvidia's DLSS and Reflex tech for improved performance and responsiveness.

If you haven't seen FIST in the past, it's a side-scrolling platformer with an emphasis on melee combat, set in a "dieselpunk" world populated by anthropomorphic animals. The PlayStation versions reviewed pretty well at launch, garnering an average 80 review score, as OpenCritic shows.




 
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed 22:11
    

Everyone is aflutter from the Disney boy joining Smash Bros, but I've never played a Kingdom Hearts. I did, however, spend many hours as an early teen watching Hey Arnold! and CatDog. I am therefore more excited about today's release of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, a Smash-like platform brawler starring Nickelodeon characters including Spongebob and Invader Zim.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD 23:00
     Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl DLCToday sees the release of perhaps the only true contender to the platform fighter crown with Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl. The game is looking to give the reigning genre champ, Super Smash Bros., a run for its money. All-Star Brawl features rollback netcode, a functional lobby system, and slick gameplay provided by Ludosity — the creators of another Smash-like game, Slap City. Not only that, the game is available on all modern consoles, and also has a PC release. As these things tend to go, once a fighting game hits the PC, the leaks begin to drop as well. Some users on Reddit have found what could be the first season of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl DLC characters. Now, as with all rumors, take everything said here with the appropriate grain of salt. Over on the game's Reddit page, voice lines from the game's announcer were found via datamining. It is worth nothing that the announcer is the only voice in the game, as all of the characters sadly do not have any voice li...


 
Nintendo Everything 23:34
    

Publisher Skybound Games and developer ManaVoid Entertainment have readied a launch trailer for Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan, their new 2.5D adventure puzzle platformer. The game made it to Switch earlier today. Here's an overview with more information: Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan is a wholesome, creature capture, 2.5D Adventure-Puzzle-Platformer with RPG elements. It is a...

The post Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan launch trailer appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
Nintendo Everything 22:20
    

Publisher Humble Games and developer Witch Beam recently released a developer diary for Unpacking, their upcoming zen puzzle game. The behind-the-scenes video explores the game's origins and development. Here's an overview of Unpacking ahead of the game's release: Unpacking is a zen game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home....

The post Unpacking behind-the-scenes video appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
TouchArcade 22:42
     Hello, friends. You may have heard the word that Apple Arcade recently added a Castlevania game to its line-up. I …


 
PlayStation LifeStyle 22:44
    

The promised Ghost Recon 20th Anniversary Showcase announcement was the […]

The post Ghost Recon Frontline is a Free-to-Play PvP Shooter With a Different Take on Battle Royale appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.




 
Massively Overpowered 00:00
    
There is no shortage of opinions on the recently launched New World — and no shortage of drama either. On top of all of the hot takes that you're getting here on Massively OP, we scouted around the MMO blogosphere to gather up impressions from various perspectives. We'll kick off with Unidentified Signal Source, who […]


 
Massively Overpowered 23:00
    
Look at that, there's another survival shooter floating around out there! This one is called Lost Light and it comes to us from developer and publisher NetEase Games. The shooter is built on three core gameplay elements: survival, warfighting, and progression, and promises "high risk high return" as players will have to plan out how […]


 
Goal video games news 22:41
     A week ago, Amazon released New World, an online computer game where archers and ax wielders colonize a mythical land. Jassy said it's off to a "great ...


 
Goal video games news 20:15
     The new Pop! Culture Experience will feature a Comic-con style event with vendors, a gaming museum, virtual reality stations, and gaming competitions.


 
PCGamer latest 22:33
     Next month, you'll be able to grab some free skins too.


 
PCGamer latest 22:27
     New World's big, open-world battles are a powder keg of fun.


 
PCGamer latest 22:16
     The NFT promises "valuable experiences and rewards."


Oct 05, 18:01

 
VG247 Latest Articles Feed 20:10
    

The Kingdom Hearts series will arrive on Nintendo Switch as three standalone cloud releases.

The streaming versions of the games will be available to purchase individually and as the all-in-one Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece for Cloud Collection.

These titles are Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix, Kingdom Hearts HD2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts 3 + Re Mind (DLC).

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IGN Video Games 20:08
     Pokemon fans are beginning to think Pokemon Legends: Arceus won't be fully open world.


 
Game Informer 21:31
    

Established fans and newcomers alike are excited to see if Halo Infinite can live up to all that the Halo franchise stands for. Whether or not it can remains to be seen – we've got a campaign to play this December – but if the game's latest round of multiplayer technical previews is any indication, Halo Infinite's multiplayer is shaping up to be something truly special.

This past weekend, 343 Industries opened the game to Halo Insiders (which is a free program) who own an Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S and some PC players. This meant that two matchmaking-based modes – Social Arena and Big Team Battle – were quick and easy to jump into. I spent the majority of my nearly dozen hours with Halo Infinite in those two modes.

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Before jumping into my thoughts on Halo Infinite's multiplayer following this technical preview, I want to mention that Friday night, from about 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., three online buddies and I played custom games in The Master Chief Collection. We played to hang out, but that doubled as a way for me to touch base with a franchise that's about to receive a flashy new entry. The classic Halo games absolutely hold up, but they are significantly slower than any modern FPS and despite how much fun I was having, I was desperate for a way to speed up match pacing (we ended up kicking the movement speed up by about 20 percent).

I continually told my friends I wish those old Halos were faster, smoother, and more strategic. Then I jumped into Halo Infinite and realized Infinite is very much the Halo of old… but faster, smoother, and more strategic.

Launching into the technical preview immediately brought me back – the classic Halo theme kicked in, my Spartan was front and center, and I saw the words Big Team Battle on screen. This mode is everything I had hoped it would be – large battles, vehicular destruction, control points dominated by players hoping to get their hands on a sniper rifle, and of course, that lone wolf who refuses to follow the team effort to capture the flag (okay, I can't lie, this was definitely me a couple of times).

The only map in this mode that I played on, Fragmentation, is reminiscent of Halo 3's Valhalla. It's set on a Halo and specifically in a more natural mountainous terrain. There are two large alien-made structures on both ends of the map and between them sits the pathways you'll take to either grab the lone Overshield, pick up one of the two vehicular requisition drops, or perch high above for easy Battle Rifle kills. Its symmetrical design keeps the playing field even no matter which team you're on, and it allowed my teammates and me to quickly learn the "lanes" to best capture control points, flags, or get some easy Slayer kills.

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The weapons on this map included the standard Assault Rifle, the trusty Battle Rifle, an occasional one-shot-kill Skewer, the Bulldog shotgun, and more. To my surprise, Battle Rifles don't dominate the battlefield. I felt at home with one in my Spartan's hands, but when I didn't have it, I still stood a chance. I fell especially in love with the Needler, which is as fun as ever. Waiting for that timed explosion at the end of a round to kill an enemy never gets old, does it?

Visually, I wasn't blown away, but that's not to say the game doesn't look good. It looks great, but it doesn't scream new-gen the way other modern titles do. However, my biggest gripe with the technical preview stems from these visuals. Particularly the graphics of Performance mode, which brings the frames-per-second up to a blistering-fast and buttery-smooth 120fps.

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Simply put, Halo Infinite looks ugly in Performance mode. The textures take a hit and the game's resolution takes an even bigger one. Each time I gave Infinite's Performance mode another shot, I couldn't play for longer than a few minutes. Its lower graphical fidelity put everything but my Spartan's weapon out of focus.

I'm not the biggest snob in the world when it comes to visuals, but the lack of sharpness in Performance mode versus what I saw in the Graphics mode, which targets a 4K resolution and a frame rate of 60fps, solidified that I'd probably be playing the latter this December. Keep in mind that this technical preview took place on an old build and there's a good chance 343 Industries has already quelled my concerns with Performance mode.

Elsewhere in Big Team Battle, I was enthralled with finding new ways to use the game's equipment pickups. There's what is essentially a deployable shield, a repulsor that can bounce back enemies and grenades dozens of feet, and of course, the grappling hook. The game's marketing showcases the grappling hook quite often but to be honest, it doesn't feel as integral to Halo Infinite as marketing led me to believe, at least in multiplayer.

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The grappling hook is not hard to find, but once you die, it's gone. Sure, it can whip you around large swaths of land with ease, and it never stopped feeling amazing to grapple onto a Ghost and hijack it, but thanks to its limited use, it quickly fell into the background of Halo Infinite's excellent gunplay, much like the other pieces of equipment did. While these pickups are useful, they never felt necessary, and that's because they serve to simply compliment the game's already fantastic gunplay.

Infinite's excellent gunplay shines most in the game's Social Arena, which is where you can find smaller matches of Halo classics like Slayer. In this mode's handful of maps, I was surprised with how easy it was to learn the maps, their layouts, and the best lanes to take out enemies with ease. I would have liked a little more visual variety – so far, every map feels like a training ground built for Spartans rather than something you'd encounter in a Halo campaign – but I still had a blast.

The maps make for the frenetic jump-while-you're-shooting-and-don't-forget-to-toss-a-grenade gameplay I've come to associate with Halo for decades, but with the added bonus that I could sprint, mantle up ledges, and ultimately play the game the same way I play every modern FPS.

With nearly a dozen Halo Infinite hours behind me, I'm happy to say that I'm actually (and finally) excited about the game. 343 Industries' first foray into the series with Halo 4 was good. Halo 5 was… not so good, and for that reason, I've remained cautious of Halo Infinite. This weekend's technical preview proved that despite my reservations, this game's multiplayer is in good hands. I only hope the Halo Infinite campaign can match it.


Halo Infinite made our list of the most ancipated games of the year, check that out here.




 
Game Informer 20:30
    

Epic Games has revealed that some of Universal's classic and iconic monsters are coming to Fortnite. 

Epic announced the news today, revealing that the first monstrous icon to join the battle royale will be Frankenstein's Monster. Throughout the month, more monsters will be added to the Item Shop, but Epic only revealed one more that players can expect: the Mummy (no, not the one Brendan Fraser fought, unfortunately). 

The Mummy is special, too, because not only will that skin be available in the Item Shop, but a Mummy will also be lurching on the battle royale island as a character trying to find their way back to the Underworld later this month. 

These monsters are being added to the game as part of this year's Fortnitemares 2021 event, which sees the game transform in a number of ways for the Halloween occasion. Alongside Universal monsters, Fortnitemares 2021 will bring in new Halloween outfits and old ones from previous events. 

While Frankenstein and the Mummy aren't yet available for purchase, the community-inspired Boxy and Boxer skins are in the item shop right now. Each has an alternate Spectral Style version that glows in-game, too. 

Skins aren't the only things coming to Fortnite for the Fortnitemares 2021 event. The Cubes are preparing to take over the island this month, according to Epic. 

"Later in the month, they'll escalate their domination of the island," Epic's Fortnitemares 2021 blog post says. "But take heart! Strengthen your resolve with a new weapon from The Sideways and returning Halloween tricks. A special LTM will be returning as well. During this Cubic chaos, there'll also be Quests to accomplish for eerie rewards." 

During Fortnitemares 2021, the Dual Fiend Hunters pictured below will be available on the map, which should help in the fight against the Cube.

 While waiting for these new Universal Monsters skins to hit the Item Shop, read about why you shouldn't expect Fortnite on Apple devices for years and then check out the Carnage skin that's part of the latest Fortnite season. Read about how the Unreal Engine 5 character is now a Fortnite skin after that.




 
Nintendo Life | Latest Updates 21:00
    

Walking, talking, and walkie-talkie-ing.

The haunting, narratively experimental Oxenfree came out back in 2016 to rapturous reviews, combining a coming-of-age story with some seriously unnerving supernatural goings-on involving radios, triangles, and something waiting beyond a rift in space and time.

Oxenfree's unique tone, aesthetic, and setting, plus its ambitious dynamic dialogue system, rocketed Night School Studio into the leagues of other excellent narrative-focused studios, alongside names like Campo Santo and Telltale. As a result it wasn't too surprising to find out that Night School would be the first video game studio to be acquired by Netflix, as the streaming giant prepares to make moves into game development.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com




 
Polygon - All 20:39
    
Scene from Goldfinger, the third James Bond film, in which Sean Connery is strapped to a slab of gold while a laser cutter threatens to bisect him through his crotch.
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Publisher removes uncanceled game from its official list

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Polygon - All 20:02
    
New World - a player enters a bustling settlement, with a market full of stands
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Crafting is serious business

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My Nintendo News 21:15
     You obviously know by now, but the last playable DLC character for Smash Ultimate is none other than Sora from Kingdom Hearts. He was a highly requested character to join the game's roster for many years, but Sakura explained in today's Smash presentation just how much fans wanted him to be in the game. Sakurai […]

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Kotaku 21:50
    

I've celebrated my fair share of Chinese Mid-Autumn festivals, but if you're expecting a heartwarming real life story about my experiences therein, prepare to be disappointed: I don't usually plan anything. Mostly I just get to eat a lot of Chinese food and pretend that America gave me a public holiday (it didn't). So

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Kotaku 21:35
    

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl just came out yesterday, but that hasn't stopped Super Smash Bros. players from tearing the game apart for any juicy morsel that may give them an edge in the platform fighter.

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Kotaku 20:30
    

Tales of Arise, the 17th mainline entry in Bandai Namco's series of JRPGs that's basically as old as human history by now, was one of September's biggest games. For one, it smashed in terms of sales, selling more than a million copies in less than a week. For another, the action-RPG really clicked with players,…

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PCGamesN 21:29
     Robin Hood: Sherwood Builders puts city-building in a survival RPG, and the demo's a hit

We're reaching the end of Steam Next Fest, which means your fellow PC gamers have had the chance to see what's good - and judging by what's been topping the charts, it looks like Robin Hood: Sherwood Builders is the surprise hit of the event. It's proven to be a winning combination of RPG games, survival games, and city-building games.

The early bits of the demo play out pretty much like any modern survival adventure - gather some food and resources, and craft your way to new tools. But pretty soon, you'll be putting those resources into a central coffer for your village, then asking your villagers to put together new buildings to expand the settlement.

Eventually, you'll start recruiting new residents, and you can streamline your way past the traditional survival mechanics by robbing convoys for resources. All along the way, you're guided by a dialogue-heavy series of quests featuring characters from the Robin Hood mythos.




 
PCGamesN 20:05
     Guardians of the Galaxy is bundled with Nvidia RTX gaming PCs and laptops

So far, Square Enix is holding its cards close to its chest with Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy system requirements, so we can only speculate how taxing it's going to be for your gaming PC. We're hopeful that the barrier to entry won't be too high, considering the game also runs on the Nintendo Switch, but if you feel you might need an upgrade to use all its PC-exclusive tech, Nvidia has you covered by bundling the game with qualifying RTX 3000 desktops and laptops.

It's unlikely you'll be able to make use of Guardians of the Galaxy's support for 8K resolution - and if you can, hats off to you and your gaming monitor - but stepping into Star-Lord's shoes and leading a ragtag band of misfits will look that much better with ray tracing and Nvidia DLSS switched on. For that, you'll need an Nvidia RTX graphics card, which is pretty hard to come by during the ongoing GPU shortage if you don't already pack one.

Should you decide a new prebuilt gaming PC is in order or you fancy taking things on-the-go with a gaming laptop, you can net yourself Guardians of the Galaxy for free in the process. All you need to do is make sure you choose anything packing an entry-level RTX 3060 to enthusiast RTX 3090 and buy from a participating retailer.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed 21:08
    

Wasteland 3's final DLC is out now. Cult Of The Holy Detonation features two mutant cults who worship a nuclear explosion in stasis, and as usual it's your job to chat with them and probably choose between them, in between turn-based battles. You can find the launch trailer below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed 20:35
    

Back 4 Blood may be the successor to Left 4 Dead we've long waited for, and as a launch day arrival, logic dictates that I should be excited about its inclusion in Xbox Game Pass. But among October's haul of new additions, it's today's arrival of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator that interests me more.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed 20:15
    

Ubisoft have announced Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Frontline, a new free-to-play first-person shooter about 100 players dropping into an open world in teams of three. Yes, yes, Ubisoft are once again asking you to please give them a live service success. You can find the announcement trailer and details about its modes and first beta test below.

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Twinfinite 20:14
    

Today Bandai Namco released a new trailer of its upcoming mobile JRPG That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Memories.

The post That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Mobile JRPG Gets Anime Trailer Introducing the Story appeared first on Twinfinite.




 
Siliconera 21:00
    

The SMT V Lilith and Hecatoncheires trailers are here and show the kind of damage both demons will deal

The post See Lilith and Hecatoncheires in SMT V appeared first on Siliconera.




 
Destructoid 21:00
    

That said, you'll be able to add funds using a computer, mobile device, PS4, or PS5 Sony ultimately decided to...

The post PS3 and PlayStation Vita stores are dropping credit card and PayPal support this month appeared first on Destructoid.




 
Destructoid 20:30
    

No time to dive for the goal If you've been looking for a new ride for the Rocket League pitch, a suave...

The post Rocket League is getting the 007 Aston Martin Valhalla this week appeared first on Destructoid.




 
PC Invasion - FeedDDD 21:15
     Humble Bundle October Choice 1It's a brand new month, and it's a special month at that. It's spooky season! The month of Halloween comes with ghosts and zombies galore, and a few games in October's Humble Bundle Choice might just give you a fright. Unfortunately, there's not a huge amount of scary games to find in this month's package, but that's OK. Hidden gems like Katana Zero help make October a worthwhile investment, alongside the scary Amnesia: Rebirth. The Humble Bundle is a monthly subscription that offers 12 games to download and keep forever, with new games offered at the beginning of each month. The games are given out as keys for platforms like Steam or Origin. Plus, a portion of all profits go to charity.   A small price to pay Arguably the largest offering this month is Amnesia: Rebirth, a first-person horror adventure where you must survive the Algerian desert and face your past. The game currently has 'Mixed' reviews on Steam, but a strong...


 
PC Invasion - FeedDDD 20:55
     Back 4 Blood xbox Game Pass pc october 2021My theory of Microsoft announcing the next wave of Game Pass games every week took a bit of a stumble. And that's because the company revealed the first batch of October games, well, today, three weeks after the last announcement. We can't all be winners in the game of life. Still, we now know what's coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC in October 2021. Back 4 Blood was already confirmed along with The Good Life, but we're also getting the horror game Visage — perfect for Halloween scares. There is a surprising lack of really spooky games coming in the early month. Granted, not every game had to lean on horror. Still, two out of eight isn't all that impressive. Regardless, the list is looking fairly good, with at least one major addition. Of course, I'm referring to Back 4 Blood, Turtle Rock Studios' spiritual successor to the immensely popular Left 4 Dead games. It'll be out as a day one release on October 12. Before that, however, w...


 
Nintendo Everything 21:04
    

Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of October 14, 2021. Here's a look at the upcoming digital download schedule: Switch Retail Earth Defense Force 3 Fight of Animals Monark Switch Download Arietta of Spirits Catty & Batty: The Spirit Guide Dungeon Encounters Hello Neighbor Immortus Temporus Ruin Raiders Survival Z The Good Life...

The post Upcoming Japanese eShop releases – October 14, 2021 appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
Blue's News 21:38
     As part of the 20th anniversary celebration for the Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon series, Ubisoft announces it is giving away the original Ghost Recon, Ghost Recon Wildlands Fallen Ghosts DLC, Ghost...


 
Blue's News 21:38
     Season Six for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Warzone gets underway on Thursday, and this post on the Call of Duty Blog has details on what to expect. This includes a new Battle Pass, and this...


 
Blue's News 21:38
     Succubus is now available on GOG.com and Steam, offering a first-person shooter where you play as a lustful demon (naked, naturally) on a quest for revenge through the underworld. The Launch Trailer...


 
Blue's News 21:38
     A post from inXile Entertainment announces the pin has been pulled on the holy hand grenade, and the Cult of the Holy Detonation DLC is now available on Steam for Wasteland 3, the post-apocalyptic...


 
Blue's News 21:38
     Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is now available for PC and consoles, offering a fighting game featuring Nickelodeon characters. For anyone who ever dreamed of beating up the Rugrats this will make a...


 
Blue's News 21:38
     October Humble Choice - Humble Bundle.* Games include Amnesia: Rebirth and Katana Zero. New subscribers can lock in a discount for the next year. Save 85% on Aragami on Steam. Save 20% on Tribes of...


 
Blue's News 21:37
     Official trailer. Teaser Operation Motherland - Ghost Recon Breakpoint.


 
Blue's News 21:37
     Ex-Sony exec opens up about efforts to bring PlayStation hits to PC - Ars Technica. Thanks JDreyer. Peter Moore on the future of sports and the history of games - GamesIndustry.biz.


 
Blue's News 21:37
     Introducing the Six Sweden Major from November 8 to 14.


 
Blue's News 21:37
     Wasteland 3: Cult of the Holy Detonation Is Now Available For Windows 10, Xbox One, And Xbox Series X|S. Battlefield 2042 Open Beta Is Now Available For Digital Pre-Load On Xbox One And Xbox Series...


 
Blue's News 21:37
     Breakthrough Research Makes Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries More Economical. Thanks Max. Razer delivers new ultraportable and gaming PC options for Windows 11. The Pixel 6 Is Officially Coming Oct....


 
Blue's News 21:37
     For Much of the World, Facebook Going Down Is a Disaster, Not a Joke. Telegram founder says over 70 mln new users joined during Facebook outage. Wow.


 
Blue's News 21:37
     Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Declares 'AMD's Lead Is Over' After Alder Lake, Sapphire Rapids. -NET Foundation under fire after board member quits. Tim Cook pens touching memo to employees to mark 10th...


 
Blue's News 21:37
     What, exactly, is cybersecurity? And why does it matter? BlackBerry ties malware campaign targeting victims in India to Chinese cyberespionage group.


 
Blue's News 21:37
     Government Secretly Orders Google To Identify Anyone Who Searched A Sexual Assault Victim's Name, Address And Telephone Number. Thanks Max. Man Selling Catalytic Converter on Facebook Busted by Cops...


 
Blue's News 21:37
     Rockstar Games Launcher Update Includes Strings Mentioning GTA Remastered Trilogy Powered by Unreal Tech… MechWarrior Online maker renames 'Trans Rights' team, then reverses decision…...


 
Blue's News 21:37
     Last Link of the Day: I thought the Schmid Peoplemover was impossible (video).


 
PlayStation LifeStyle 21:00
    

Come see what's new in the PlayStation Store Update Worldwide

The post PlayStation Store Update Worldwide – October 5, 2021 appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.




 
Massively Overpowered 22:00
    
Most of the time, game-specific newsletters tend to just tell you what you may have already known about recent updates. That's primarily the case for the latest newsletter coming out of Dual Universe, which looks back at the past content patches that have arrived, namely the Apollo update and the Ares update. Speaking of those […]


 
Massively Overpowered 21:00
    
For those who are enjoying World of Tanks in spite of Wargaming's whole influencer fiasco and last month's WoT community rep resignation, the month of October has plenty of things for you to do. This month is chock-full of events, many of which already started in the tail end of September like the usual battle […]


 
Goal video games news 20:15
     The new Pop! Culture Experience will feature a Comic-con style event with vendors, a gaming museum, virtual reality stations, and gaming competitions.


 
Goal video games news 19:07
     We all love to know what's happening in the world of gaming. Several updates are being made in various video games. Getting game news is not that easy ...


 
PCGamer latest 21:05
     The kickable shopping cart made a noble effort, though.


 
PCGamer latest 20:05
     Yup, Lady D is still huge even in pixel form.


 
PCGamer latest 20:02
     The trailer for the 007 Aston Martin Valhalla car body has made us pine for a Midnight Club-style Rocket League spin-off.